* TOP OF THE 1st, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ to the wind ... LAWTON swings ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... CRUZ's in
fields it cleanly ... LAWTON holds first with a single
for Matt LAWTON, his 1st hit of the series
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Matt LAWTON is on the move ... ORTIZ comes home ... it's lifted high to shallow left
GONZALEZ running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... one down
LAWTON scampers back to first
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ fires it in ... HELTON swings ... strike! ... and LAWTON takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PRINCE comes up throwing ... the slide ... the tag ... he's safe!
that's his 1st steal of the series
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ working on LAWTON to hold him close ... ORTIZ kicks and deals ... swung on and missed
ORTIZ pulled the string ... and HELTON was way out front ... made him look bad ... that's two!
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
LAWTON moves quietly toward third ... ORTIZ deals ... the heater ... it's in there ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER winds up ... it's hopped to the right side ... HELTON fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to MOYER ... and McLEMORE is retired
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where AURILIA is stationed
he takes his time with the peg ... and puts SWEENEY away easily ... for out number two
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... healthy cut by WALKER ... he's out on strikes ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... he goes the other way ... it's roped hard to right ... WALKER's after it
and takes it on the bounce ... AURILIA has to hold first ... he's on with a single
for Rich AURILIA, his 11th hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now ORTIZ pitches ... punched to the left side ... CHAVEZ's over ... he cuts it off
and throws to second ... out! ... over to first ... no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ into his motion ... delivers ... ORTIZ loses him ... and he trots down to first
and there's a runner in scoring position ... that was RELAFORD's first walk of the series
* J. DYE facing R. ORTIZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch is on the way ... popped foul behind third
CABRERA's over ... waves off CHAVEZ ... and brings it in ... and the runners hold
* C. JOHNSON facing R. ORTIZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... CRUZ roams under it
he calls ... no problemo ... Truffles gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... HELTON
takes the high hop ... he flips to MOYER covering ... and they get him
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward RAMIREZ ... he charges ... scoops it
over to first ... in plenty of time ... for the second out
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... RELAFORD gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips CRUZ by a half step ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... spanked sharply to CHAVEZ ... brutal bounce ... the quick throw across the diamond
got him! ... one away
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ with the offering ... bounced to the mound ... ORTIZ with a backhand stab
it's off his glove ... ORTIZ spins ... falls on the ball ... twists ... fires to first
and throws it away! ... but the ball bounces off the wall at the stands ... right back to WILSON
and GILES has to hold at first ... that'll be an error on ORTIZ ... tough call
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ delivers ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and HELTON will get down to first
and there's a runner in scoring position ... that extends the streak
now 7 games in a row on base
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch to MARTINEZ ... MARTINEZ hits in the air to right center field ... WALKER is over
he has it ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... there's a looping liner to left ... GONZALEZ will have to hurry ... charging hard
and he makes the shoestring catch!
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER delivers ... just missed ... ball one
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to CHAVEZ ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm
GILES has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away ... one down
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... hit in the air to center ... GILES takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... two away
* T. PRINCE facing J. MOYER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER with the offering ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward RAMIREZ ... he charges
scoops it ... over to first ... just in time ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ winds up ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... GONZALEZ drifts over ... he's under it
lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one down
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... and it's hit on a line to right center ... CRUZ with the long run
he'll get there ... RELAFORD's gone ... two gone
* J. DYE facing R. ORTIZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... CRUZ's chasing it down ... he'll have to hurry
DYE's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second ... for DYE, his 1st double of the series
for Jermaine DYE, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. JOHNSON facing R. ORTIZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... JOHNSON started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first ... setting up the force ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... quick move to the plate ... popped foul behind first
McLEMORE's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER into his motion ... delivers ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time
and there's one away
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... in the air to center ... GILES has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away
two down
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from MOYER ... grounded toward third ... RAMIREZ fields it ... fires ... got him
for the third out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... McLEMORE pounces on it
the quick toss to WILSON ... and he nails GILES by a step ... one down
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ fires it in ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and HELTON trots down to first
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ cranks it up ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... two gone
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman WILSON holding the runner on ... now the pitch ... half swing ... it's popped up
PRINCE's out ... WILSON's in ... PRINCE calls him off ... and he covers it ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... MOYER misses ... ball four ... GONZALEZ will go to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by MOYER
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... Ken Is One will send in Tony GRAFFANINO ... to run for GONZALEZ
GRAFFANINO takes his place at first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
Ken getting some legs out there
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
GRAFFANINO two full strides off first ... there goes GRAFFANINO ... he delivers
WILSON throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner ... nubbed toward first
HELTON has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out
the go ahead run is now at second base
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
GRAFFANINO at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... it's popped foul behind third
AURILIA's over ... and he's got it ... two down
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
MOYER working on GRAFFANINO to hold him close ... the offering ... CHAVEZ dribbles it toward third
RAMIREZ will have to hurry ... the snap throw to first ... in time to retire CHAVEZ
Is One displaying a little strategy ... for the Nuclear Gnatts ... Mark McLEMORE moves to left field
Tony GRAFFANINO ... he'll be playing second base for Zion
* TOP OF THE 6th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to RAMIREZ ... it's hopped to the right side ... WILSON fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to ORTIZ ... and RAMIREZ is retired
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RELAFORD shows bunt ... he gets it down to third ... CHAVEZ charging
and it flicks off his glove ... it just went right by him ... that should be a hit
no, they charge him with an error ... that's a tough E
the Nuclear Gnatts have now committed 2 errors ... the go ahead run has reached
* J. DYE facing R. ORTIZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman WILSON perched right in front of the bag ... now he throws to first
and RELAFORD gets back ... not his best move ... now ORTIZ is back on the rubber
quick move to the plate ... another wide one ... ball four ... and DYE heads down to first
and there's a runner in scoring position ... and that's 5 free tickets by Russ ORTIZ
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... he's asking ORTIZ for the ball
on his way to the mound is Jose MESA ... the right-hander ... so ORTIZ goes five and a third
his line ... 3 hits ... 5 walks ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runners
he can still lose this game ... for MESA ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander MESA has worked four and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be looking for the double play
* C. JOHNSON facing J. MESA, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... JOHNSON's called out on strikes ... two away
* M. LAWTON facing J. MESA, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... inside ... ball one
* M. LAWTON facing J. MESA, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... big swing ... but he got under it ... McLEMORE drifts over ... he's there
and he pulls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER comes home ... slow bounder up the middle ... AURILIA's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... HELTON scoops it ... and they get him
one away
* T. PRINCE facing J. MOYER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... PRINCE chops it toward HELTON ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off MOYER and takes it himself ... for the second out
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... low ... ball four ... McLEMORE hustles down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by MOYER ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
McLEMORE bluffs going ... the pitch comes in ... grounded hard wide of third
RAMIREZ takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* B. GILES facing J. MESA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for GILES ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* T. HELTON facing J. MESA, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman WILSON's on the bag ... GILES with a substantial lead ... the delivery from MESA
HELTON strokes this one ... oh, forget about it ... good-bye ... a two-run dinger
Todd HELTON will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at the plate
Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* E. MARTINEZ facing J. MESA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He comes home ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder CRUZ parks under it ... he's got it
and MARTINEZ's gone ... one away
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking MESA for the ball
he's calling for Jeff NELSON ... the right-hander ... MESA pitched one inning in relief
his line ... 2 runs ... on one hit ... a homer ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for NELSON
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander NELSON has worked one and a third
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning
* R. AURILIA facing J. NELSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
NELSON winds up ... easy fly ball to McLEMORE ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... two away
* A. RAMIREZ facing J. NELSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
NELSON brings it to the plate ... high fly ball to deep right ... WALKER's back to the warning track
he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... three down
Placido POLANCO is now playing third base for Savoy ... Is One takes RAMIREZ out of the game
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
MOYER brings it ... hit high ... that's into center ... GILES ... squeezes it ... one away
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... they're replacing Tony GRAFFANINO
Ryan KLESKO is enlisted to hit for him ... bats left ... he breaks off a willow branch
and heads toward the plate
* R. KLESKO facing J. MOYER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... JOHNSON near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... that's two!
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He comes home ... a little roller to the right side ... RELAFORD pounces on it
the quick toss to HELTON ... and he nails WILSON by a step ... for the final out
For the Nuclear Gnatts ... Mark McLEMORE moves to second base
Ryan KLESKO ... he goes to first base for the Nuclear Gnatts
Ken Is One making another defensive change ... Ray LANKFORD is in left field for Zion
Is One takes WILSON out of the game
* TOP OF THE 8th, Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* D. RELAFORD facing J. NELSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now the delivery ... it's a shot to left center ... CRUZ's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... one down
* J. DYE facing J. NELSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now the delivery ... DYE lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Jermaine takes his base
* C. JOHNSON facing J. NELSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
And DYE takes off ... base hit right field ... DYE's running hard ... he rounds third
he's headed for home ... McLEMORE's relay ... here's the play at the plate ... he's out!
perfect throw by WALKER ... and JOHNSON takes second on the play
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
He'll make a change ... for those of you scoring at home
LAWTON will leave the game for the Truffles ... David SEGUI will bat in his place
switch-hitter ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking NELSON for the ball
he's calling for Jose CABRERA ... so NELSON goes one and a third in relief ... his line
one hit ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runner ... for CABRERA
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CABRERA has worked two and two thirds
he has a 3.38 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* D. SEGUI facing J. CABRERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... looped to right ... toward the gap ... WALKER's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce
JOHNSON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving JOHNSON in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
SEGUI holds at first with a single
Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 0
Truffles manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... Ken Is One is sending in a runner for SEGUI
it's Mike CAMERON and he's trotting out to first base ... CAMERON is a thief
Ken getting some legs out there
* B. GILES facing J. CABRERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
CABRERA now ... GILES checks his swing ... and it hit him! ... he's shaking his hand
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... GILES's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking CABRERA for the ball
coming in to pitch is Todd VAN POPPEL ... so CABRERA pitched to 2 batters ... his line
one hit ... he leaves with two runners on ... for VAN POPPEL ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander VAN POPPEL has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* T. HELTON facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
Now VAN POPPEL pitches ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... three down
Mark this down ... Mike CAMERON will stay in the game ... he goes to center field for the Truffles
Brian GILES ... he goes to left field for the Truffles
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
MOYER kicks and deals ... there's a liner toward left ... GILES is coming in hard
he can't get it! ... it's on its way to the wall! ... CRUZ's headed for second
he'll try for third ... CAMERON is over ... he has the ball ... too late
CRUZ ends up on third with a triple ... GILES tried to make a sliding catch
but the ball scooted by him ... and that's the 1st base knock for the Nuclear Gnatts in this game
breaking up the no-hitter for Jamie MOYER with no outs here in the 8th
for Jose CRUZ, his 5th hit of the series ... for Jose CRUZ, his 2nd triple of the series
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-3
Truffles playing for the out at first ... CRUZ with a good lead off third ... MOYER with the pitch
it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by AURILIA ... the throw to first ... safe!
the throw sails over HELTON's head ... CRUZ scores easily ... and CHAVEZ takes second
that should be an error on AURILIA
Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 1
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Here's a pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for CABRERA
and that puts the tying run on at first ... that was CABRERA's first walk of the series
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* T. PRINCE facing J. MOYER, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
Here's the pitch from MOYER ... he squares ... it's bunted down the third base line
POLANCO picks it up ... looks at second ... and takes the sure out at first
PRINCE has himself a successful sacrifice ... and the runners move up
the tying run is now at second base
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, B 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-3
Infield deep ... the pitch ... it's popped foul behind third ... GILES's racing in for it
AURILIA's racing over ... still coming ... AURILIA dives ... he's got it! ... two away
CHAVEZ has to hold third
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, B 8th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-3
MOYER kicks and delivers ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and GILES
cuts it off on the bounce ... CHAVEZ scores easily ... CABRERA is around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CABRERA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SWEENEY's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CABRERA scores ... POLANCO cuts it to second ... and he's ... out by a mile
Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* TOP OF THE 9th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* E. MARTINEZ facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
VAN POPPEL winds up ... right by him ... strike three ... one away
MARTINEZ has now struck out 3 times
* R. AURILIA facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The offering to AURILIA ... slashed into the hole ... McLEMORE to his left ... he has it
over to KLESKO ... AURILIA's gone ... two down
* P. POLANCO facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
And the pitch ... bounced up the middle ... McLEMORE's racing over ... he's got it
spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
the go ahead run has reached ... for Placido POLANCO, his 2nd hit of the series
* D. RELAFORD facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
POLANCO well off first ... the pitch to RELAFORD ... grounded to short ... CABRERA has it
he'll go to first ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
MOYER comes to the plate ... he goes down on strikes ... one down!
* R. KLESKO facing J. MOYER, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... grounder to RELAFORD ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... two down
* R. LANKFORD facing J. MOYER, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
MOYER to the wind ... swung on ... hot smash to RELAFORD ... he dives ... he's got it
throws quickly ... in time ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 10th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* J. DYE facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... DYE got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first ... KLESKO is there
he has it ... one away
* C. JOHNSON facing T. VAN POPPEL, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
Now VAN POPPEL comes home with it ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two gone
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking VAN POPPEL for the ball
in from the bullpen is Keith SHETTER ... the right-hander
VAN POPPEL pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one hit ... he fans 3 ... for SHETTER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SHETTER has worked one third of an inning
he has a lofty 54.00 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... he's looking for one out
it's his game to win
* M. CAMERON facing K. SHETTER, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
SHETTER with the offering ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... WALKER moves under it
backpedals ... and takes it in ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
MOYER into the wind ... CHAVEZ gets way under this one ... a tall one in the infield
AURILIA and RELAFORD are both there ... AURILIA takes charge ... and CHAVEZ is history
two away!
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... he's asking MOYER for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Steve KARSAY a right-hander will take over
so MOYER gets his innings ... he pitched nine and two thirds ... his line ... 3 runs ... 1 earned
on 2 hits ... 3 walks ... he fans 3 ... he gets a no-decision
so despite a fine performance from Jamie MOYER ... he cannot win this game ... for KARSAY
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander KARSAY has worked five and two thirds
he has a 3.18 ERA ... one save ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* O. CABRERA facing S. KARSAY, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
Here's a pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 11th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* B. GILES facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
And the pitch comes in ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... CRUZ's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
* T. HELTON facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
SHETTER comes to him ... that's high in the air to right center ... WALKER goes back for it
up against the wall ... WALKER times his leap ... and comes down with a glove full of air
a round tripper for HELTON
Truffles 4, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* E. MARTINEZ facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
He lets it go ... line drive to third ... it's over his head ... and MARTINEZ is on with a single
for Edgar MARTINEZ, his 4th hit of the series
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
The Truffles have asked for time ... they're making a move ... Ken Is One will send in Stan JAVIER
to run for MARTINEZ ... JAVIER takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now
JAVIER is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* R. AURILIA facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
Firstbaseman KLESKO's on the bag ... there goes JAVIER ... here's the pitch
it's a shot to left center ... CRUZ's racing to the gap ... and he shags it down ... two down
and JAVIER returns to first ... as the throw comes in
* P. POLANCO facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
He cranks and fires ... just inside ... and JAVIER takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PRINCE with the throw ... the play at second ... safe!
PRINCE got rid of that ball in a hurry ... JAVIER stole it on SHETTER
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... for Savoy, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* P. POLANCO facing K. SHETTER, T 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
And the pitch comes in ... and he fans him ... POLANCO's gone ... three down
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... looks like PRINCE is coming out
Terry SHUMPERT will pinch hit for him ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
strides toward the box
* BOTTOM OF THE 11th, Truffles 4, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* T. SHUMPERT facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
KARSAY with the pitch ... uh-oh! ... way back ... GILES looks up ... put it on the board
Terry ties it up! ... SHUMPERT will touch all the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
Truffles 4, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* M. McLEMORE facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He lets it go ... hot shot to the right side ... RELAFORD to his left ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... throws quickly to first ... not in time!
and they are giving him the base hit ... the game-winner is now at first
for Mark McLEMORE, his 5th hit of the series
* M. SWEENEY facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
McLEMORE two full strides off first ... throw over to first ... McLEMORE back standing
now KARSAY is back on the rubber ... throw over to first ... McLEMORE back standing
now KARSAY is back on the rubber ... KARSAY comes to him ... it's in the dirt!
back to the screen ... McLEMORE takes second ... and they score that a wild pitch
* M. SWEENEY facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
KARSAY looks back at McLEMORE on second ... the pitch from KARSAY ... SWEENEY squares
fouled back to the screen ... again he squares to bunt ... and he fouls it back ... strike two
* M. SWEENEY facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
McLEMORE stretching his lead ... here's the pitch ... SWEENEY squares ... it's popped up
POLANCO charges ... and makes the catch ... the throw to second
but McLEMORE gets back in time
* L. WALKER facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
JOHNSON sets up ... and they're putting WALKER on ... intentional walk
Ken Is One will let KARSAY ... take his chances with Ryan KLESKO
* R. KLESKO facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 4-4
Here's the delivery ... in tight ... ball one
* R. KLESKO facing S. KARSAY, B 11th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 4-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... grounded hard to short ... could be two
AURILIA fields it ... flips to RELAFORD at second ... over to first ... in time ... a double play
and they get out of the inning
Ken Is One making another defensive change ... Brad AUSMUS is now catching for Zion
Is One takes SHUMPERT out of the game
* TOP OF THE 12th, Truffles 4, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* D. RELAFORD facing K. SHETTER, T 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SHETTER to the wind ... RELAFORD blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... CRUZ plays the carom ... RELAFORD's going for two ... here's the throw
and RELAFORD pulls in to second with a long double ... the go ahead run is now at second base
for RELAFORD, his 2nd double of the series ... for Desi RELAFORD, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. DYE facing K. SHETTER, T 12th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
RELAFORD moves another step away from second ... he's on with a lead-off double
SHETTER comes home ... DYE squares ... bunted back to the mound ... SHETTER has it
looks at third ... but fires to KLESKO at first ... the throw is wild!...into right field
RELAFORD scores ... Truffles lead! ... and DYE cruises in to second
that'll be an error on SHETTER ... and the Nuclear Gnatts defense has been sloppy here
they are lucky not to be further behind
Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* C. JOHNSON facing K. SHETTER, T 12th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
Spins and throws to second ... and they've got DYE! ... for the first out ... the throw was high
good play CABRERA
* C. JOHNSON facing K. SHETTER, T 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
Here's the pitch from SHETTER ... popped high in front of the plate ... AUSMUS tosses his mask away
waves off CHAVEZ ... and he's got it ... two down
* M. CAMERON facing K. SHETTER, T 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
SHETTER brings it ... long fly to center ... Jose CRUZ ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... side retired
So Is One hands the ball to Buddy GROOM ... the Truffles left-hander will face LANKFORD
KARSAY pitched one and a third in relief ... the game for KARSAY ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
a homer ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for GROOM ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty GROOM has worked four and two thirds ... he has a 1.93 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 12th, Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* R. LANKFORD facing B. GROOM, B 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... GILES backpedals ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... one away
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking GROOM for the ball
the Truffles will make a pitching change
right-hander Jeff ZIMMERMAN trots in from the bullpen ... and that will turn around CRUZ
so GROOM goes only one third of an inning ... for ZIMMERMAN ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander ZIMMERMAN has worked three and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
it's his game to save
* J. CRUZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
Here's the pitch ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for CRUZ ... CRUZ will touch all the bases
and he's sure taking his time
Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The offering ... half swing ... yes! ... CHAVEZ went too far ... out on strikes ... two away
* O. CABRERA facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He lets one go ... CABRERA chops it toward HELTON ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off ZIMMERMAN and takes it himself ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 13th, Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* B. GILES facing K. SHETTER, T 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He delivers ... high fly ball to deep center ... CRUZ's back on the track ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* T. HELTON facing K. SHETTER, T 13th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now the delivery ... base hit center field ... CRUZ's over ... scoops it up
and HELTON holds first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
3rd hit for HELTON in the game ... for Todd HELTON, his 8th hit of the series
* S. JAVIER facing K. SHETTER, T 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
The pitch is on the way ... JAVIER turns on it ... it's going places fast
over the right field wall ... a lined shot that cleared by plenty
that ball exploded off his bat ... home run for JAVIER ... and two runs score
Stan trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at the plate
Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* R. AURILIA facing K. SHETTER, T 13th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
Here he comes ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... CRUZ moves under it
and takes it in ... two down
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking SHETTER for the ball
Is One is bringing in Mike HAMPTON to face POLANCO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SHETTER goes three innings in relief ... his line ... 4 runs ... 3 earned ... on 5 hits
2 homers ... one strikeout ... for HAMPTON his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he's looking for one out
* P. POLANCO facing M. HAMPTON, T 13th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... POLANCO drills one ... by CHAVEZ ... backed up by CABRERA
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by KLESKO ... out at first! ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 13th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* B. AUSMUS facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... base hit right field ... and AUSMUS's aboard with a single
for Brad AUSMUS, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. McLEMORE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
Firstbaseman HELTON right on the bag ... AUSMUS's off and running ... ZIMMERMAN fires it in
drilled up the middle ... base hit! ... AUSMUS motors into third standing
and McLEMORE rounds first and holds ... the tying run is on
Mark with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Mark McLEMORE, his 6th hit of the series
* M. SWEENEY facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-7
Firstbaseman HELTON holding the runner on ... the runner's going ... the delivery ... he waves at it
and he misses ... McLEMORE's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON guns it down ... and they get him! ... AUSMUS had ideas but holds third ... one away
* M. SWEENEY facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 5-7
Truffles playing for the out at first ... AUSMUS takes his lead at third ... the offering
slow bounder to the right side ... RELAFORD charges over ... scoops it
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending AUSMUS in ... the throw to the plate ... the slide ... safe at home!
the run scores ... and SWEENEY's on at first
Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 6
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
The Nuclear Gnatts have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for SWEENEY at first base ... Rey SANCHEZ is headed out there now
that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat ... Nuclear Gnatts skipper Is One wants that run
* L. WALKER facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-7
They're holding SANCHEZ ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... WALKER waves at it
strike! ... SANCHEZ is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON comes up throwing ... the slide ... going to be close ... and he slides in safely
that's his 3rd steal of the series ... so the Savoy defenses have been breached
the tying run is now at second base
* L. WALKER facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-7
ZIMMERMAN working on SANCHEZ to hold him close ... pitcher steps off ... now ZIMMERMAN's set again
to the plate ... WALKER lifts a rain-bringer ... twisting down the line ... not too deep
DYE is after it ... tracks it near the right field stripe ... and he grabs it for the out
SANCHEZ's tagging...DYE sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
* R. KLESKO facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-7
ZIMMERMAN working on SANCHEZ to hold him close ... the pitch to KLESKO
it's a shot to left center ... way back ... CAMERON jumps...it's ... off the wall
GILES grabs the ball ... throws it in ... SANCHEZ scores ... tie ballgame!
and KLESKO will make second easily
Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 7
* R. LANKFORD facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
The pitch from ZIMMERMAN ... rapped right back to the mound ... oh! he caught it backhanded!
he flips to first ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 14th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 7
* D. RELAFORD facing M. HAMPTON, T 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
And the pitch comes in ... hot shot to the right side ... McLEMORE to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... that's one!
* J. DYE facing M. HAMPTON, T 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering from HAMPTON ... grounded to short ... CABRERA charges ... takes it on the short hop
throws quickly ... out at first ... two down!
* C. JOHNSON facing M. HAMPTON, T 14th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
HAMPTON into the wind ... JOHNSON bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but LANKFORD flags it down on the first bounce ... and JOHNSON decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd hit for JOHNSON in the game
for Charles JOHNSON, his 6th hit of the series
* M. CAMERON facing M. HAMPTON, T 14th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
They're holding JOHNSON ... JOHNSON about two feet from first ... he lets one go ... it misses
ball four ... and CAMERON will get the base
* B. GILES facing M. HAMPTON, T 14th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
He delivers ... swung on ... and missed! ... and JOHNSON's off the bag ... AUSMUS throws down
he dives back in ... OUT!...strong throw by AUSMUS ... he's picked off!
* BOTTOM OF THE 14th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 7
* J. CRUZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch is on the way ... CRUZ lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... one away
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking ZIMMERMAN for the ball
coming in to relieve ZIMMERMAN is Derek LOWE ... so ZIMMERMAN goes two innings in relief
his line ... 3 runs ... on 4 hits ... a homer ... he fans 2 ... for LOWE
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander LOWE has worked four and two thirds
he has a 3.86 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* E. CHAVEZ facing D. LOWE, B 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach ... CHAVEZ rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... the game-winner is now at first
for Eric CHAVEZ, his 7th hit of the series
* O. CABRERA facing D. LOWE, B 14th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
The runner's going ... slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through
RELAFORD moved toward second base ... and that let the ball get through
CHAVEZ will go on over to third ... and Orlando CABRERA shows some good bat control
beautifully executed ... so here we go, sports fans ... the winning run is now on third base
for Orlando CABRERA, his 7th hit of the series
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking LOWE for the ball
he's calling for Jeff SHAW ... the right-hander ... so LOWE pitched to 2 batters
the line on him ... 2 hits ... he leaves with two runners on ... for SHAW
his 5th appearance in the series ... the right-hander SHAW has worked four innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
he'll be looking for the double play
* B. AUSMUS facing J. SHAW, B 14th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 7-7
Infielders in ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... right by him ... strike three
two down ... and he gets a big strikeout with CHAVEZ threatening on third
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking SHAW for the ball
Ramiro MENDOZA will take the mound for Savoy ... so SHAW goes only one third of an inning
one strikeout ... he leaves with two runners on ... for MENDOZA
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander MENDOZA has worked four innings
he has a lofty 15.75 ERA ... no record yet ... he's looking for one out
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* M. McLEMORE facing R. MENDOZA, B 14th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 7-7
CHAVEZ down the line some at third ... the pitch ... he swings ... but he held up
no, he went too far ... Mark is down on strikes ... three away!
* TOP OF THE 15th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 7
* B. GILES facing M. HAMPTON, T 15th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... McLEMORE gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips GILES by a half step ... one down!
* T. HELTON facing M. HAMPTON, T 15th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two gone ... HELTON has now struck out 3 times
* S. JAVIER facing M. HAMPTON, T 15th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
He brings it home ... base hit center field ... CRUZ's over ... scoops it up
and JAVIER holds first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
Stan with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Stan JAVIER, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. AURILIA facing M. HAMPTON, T 15th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
JAVIER takes his lead ... the offering from HAMPTON ... half swing ... popped up ... CABRERA's over
he's under it ... and he takes it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 15th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 7
* R. SANCHEZ facing R. MENDOZA, B 15th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit ... GILES gets it back in
and SANCHEZ's on at first ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the game-winner is now at first ... for Rey SANCHEZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* L. WALKER facing R. MENDOZA, B 15th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Space on the right ... SANCHEZ leading off ... a toss over to first
and SANCHEZ steps back to the bag ... now MENDOZA is back on the rubber
now he throws to first ... and SANCHEZ's ... safe! ... he dives back in
now MENDOZA is back on the rubber ... MENDOZA fires it in ... laced to right field ... base hit
DYE's over ... fields it ... SANCHEZ's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
back-to-back singles for the Nuclear Gnatts! ... so fasten your seat belts once again
that puts the winning run in scoring position ... for Zion ... the 12th hit in this game
for Larry WALKER, his 7th hit of the series
* R. KLESKO facing R. MENDOZA, B 15th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
MENDOZA deals ... KLESKO squares ... bunted toward the mound ... MENDOZA gloves it
and throws to third ... SANCHEZ slides ... he's out ... they get the lead runner
good heads up play
* R. LANKFORD facing R. MENDOZA, B 15th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
He comes home ... popped foul behind third ... AURILIA's over ... waves off POLANCO
and brings it in ... and the runners hold
* J. CRUZ facing R. MENDOZA, B 15th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... lined hard over second ... base hit ... DYE is after it ... he cuts it off
WALKER is well around third ... KLESKO is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WALKER in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
KLESKO's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and CRUZ's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing
Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 8
FINAL SCORE : Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 8